The midweek album chart also sees a new entry at number four for the Girls Aloud compilation Ten, while Rihanna’s chart-topper Unapologetic falls to three and Michael Buble’s Christmas is holding steady at five.

Right Place, Right Time is Murs’ third album following his self-titled debut in 2010, which reached number two, and In Case You Didn’t Know, which topped the charts last November.

If he does the double he will be the fourth act to do so this year.

Gary Barlow and The Commonwealth Band topped both charts in June with Sing; Robbie Williams topped both earlier this month with Candy and Take The Crown; and One Direction also scored a double success in November with Little Things and Take Me Home.